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New Delhi, Jan 26: The latest third round of opinion poll conducted by C-Voter for India TV projects hung assemblies in Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Manipur, while the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP combine is projected ahead of Congress in Punjab, and the Congress

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Manipur needs change : Mamta

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 25: : Bengal Chief Minister and Chief of Trinamul Congress, Mamta Banerjee arrived here today to campaign for Trinamol Congress. She addressed a public function at Langjing Achouba Patsoi Assemby constituency. She also went to meet Irom Sharmila at JNIMS . For the last ten years Sharmia has been fasting […]

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Imphal, Jan 25: : Bengal Chief Minister and Chief of Trinamul Congress, Mamta Banerjee arrived here today to campaign for Trinamol Congress. She addressed a public function at Langjing Achouba Patsoi Assemby constituency. She also went to meet Irom Sharmila at JNIMS . For the last ten years Sharmia has been fasting to demand repeal of AFSPA.
Mamata said people of Manipur need total change. Manipur is extremely backward as compared with other states of the country she added. There is no proper roads, no drinking water, no electricity she alleged. Many important roads are full of dust particles. Many educated youths are unemployed. Law and order situation is very bad she also said. If the Trinamul comes to power in Manipur there will be an end to army rule and the AFSPA will be repealed she assured. Due to the underdeveopments, the mind of the people of the state want to separate from the mainland. Emotional integration can be maintained if there is good governance and good transport system. To install a good governance is the need of hour she further said.
The politics of Trinamool Congress in the state is a mission, not to become minister she added.
She had come in Manipur one decade ago and visited the INA complex Moirang where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the first flag of independence during the British rule. Manipur cannot be separated from the mainland she said.
The stand of Trinamool Congress about AFSPA is very clear that if there is a govt led by Trinamool Congress, the draconian law the AFSPA should be repealed. The insurgency problem in Manipur can be solved by political dialogue only. It can not be solved by arms.
She assured that if her party come to the power in the state, the first priority of the government will be to inaitiate political dialogue with the different outfits of Manipur. At least 50 percent of the prisoners will be released without any condition from jail. Employment should be provided to the educated youths of Manipur she said. Corruption should be rooted out from the soil of Manipur. Tourism opportunity will be given to the state she added.
Reacting to the allegations, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said Mamta Banerjee was just like a baby. She came by air , went to one or two places and commented on important issues without knowing the ground realities he added. The conditions of the roads in Manipur were much better than those of Bengal he clarified. He further said if Mamta was so concerned about the well being of the people why did not she come to Manipur when Manipur faced four months of blockade. Mamta did not speak a single word about the suffering of the people of Manipur earlier he added.
He further alleged that the Trinamul has reached an understanding with the Naga People’s Front (NPF) which is working to disturb tranquility in the state.
O Ibobi Singh said the Coordinating Committee has banned the Congress party but it has not banned the NPF or the other parties working for disintegration of Manipur.

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NPF trying to disturb peace in Manipur

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 25: Congress Chief Gaikhangam today alleged that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has come to Manipur with a hidden agenda to disturb peace and tranquility in Manipur. He said the NPF is nothing but “old wine in new bottle.” The NSCN(IM) projected some candidates in the last election with United […]

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Imphal, Jan 25: Congress Chief Gaikhangam today alleged that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has come to Manipur with a hidden agenda to disturb peace and tranquility in Manipur. He said the NPF is nothing but “old wine in new bottle.” The NSCN(IM) projected some candidates in the last election with United Naga Council (UNC) campaigning for the NSCN(IM). Now the NSCN(IM) is putting up candidates in the name of NPF he said addressing a conference at the Congress office.
The NPF is totally against the interest of the state and all speakers of NPF speak nothing about development of Manipur but of destabilizing the state. He alleged that some political parties like Trinamul Congress has come to an understanding with the NPF.
He said the promises made by opposition parties and their leaders are election promises and false promises. People of Manipur know the hidden agenda of these opposition parties and their leaders. Where were these leaders both state and national when people of Manipur were suffering he asked. The declared objective of NPF is so called integration of Naga inhabited areas by sacrificing the territorial integrity of Manipur. We need a lasting political solution to insurgency movement.
Meanwhile Chingmeikhui 99 father of Abon Golmei of Charoi Tupul villagewho was kidnapped by NSCN(IM) cadres died after hearing news of the kidnapping of his son.

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Militants nabbed

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 25: Discovering the movement of UG cadres at Yambem of Thoubal district, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended two UG cadres on 25 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as Samulailatpam Sanatomba Sharma, 40 yrs, SS Finance […]

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Imphal, Jan 25: Discovering the movement of UG cadres at Yambem of Thoubal district, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended two UG cadres on 25 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as Samulailatpam Sanatomba Sharma, 40 yrs, SS Finance Secretary of PREPAK, s/o Late Samulailatpam Radha Mohan Sharma,r/o Yairipok Lamanai and No.1646 SS Sgt Hijam Sorendro Singh alias Boro,32 yrs of UNLF (CorCom),s/o Hijam Iboton Singh, r/o Yairipok Yambem Mayai Leikai.
Indian currency Rs.1,20,0007- and one 9 mm Pistol with magazine from the PREPAK and UNLF cadres respectively. Both the apprehendees alongwith recoveries have been handed over to Yairipok Police station.
Troops of 38 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of the Red Shield Division apprehended seven UGs from Thanlon and Tipaimukh assembly constituency in last 24 hours while they were trying to disrupt the free and fair election process and intimidating electorals in the area.
Four UTLA cadres namely SS Major Paolallein alias Dev, SS Cpl Sejan Mang alias Vikki SS Pvt Kampu alias Wilson, SS Pvt Mangminthang alias Remix from Sonthang while they were intimidating general public. One HPC (D) OGW namely Mr Ralupthung, Chairman of Lungthullen village and Mr Songte r/o Parbung, president Hmar youth association Parbung were apprehended from Tipaimukh Assembly Constituency. They were involved in providing logistic support and shelters for movement of HPC (D) cadres. One ZRA cadre SS Pvt Thuanminlun was apprehended from Bukpi area while he was involved in unlawful activities related to elections.

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Padma Award for Ibemni

The President of India has approved the conferment of Padma Awards-2012. This year the President has approved 109 awards including one duo case (counted as one) and 14 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous. These comprise 5 Padma Vibhushan, 27 Padma Bhushan and 77 Padma Shri Awards. There are 19 ladies among the […]

The President of India has approved the conferment of Padma Awards-2012. This year the President has approved 109 awards including one duo case (counted as one) and 14 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous. These comprise 5 Padma Vibhushan, 27 Padma Bhushan and 77 Padma Shri Awards. There are 19 ladies among the awardees.
Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in all disciplines/ fields of activities, viz. art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.
The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhawan sometime around March/ April.
Nameirakpam Ibemni Devi, Art – Music- Khongjom Parba from Manipur will be conferred Padmashri.

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NPF attack Congress workers

Imphal, Jan 25 NNN: The District Congress Committee, Chandel on Wednesday alleged that the NPF volunteers with sophisticated weapons fired upon the Congress workers on January 22 at Machi head quarters in Tengoupal assembly constituency of Chandel district. This allegation came a day after the Naga People’s Front (NPF), Chandel unit accused the Congress supporters […]

Imphal, Jan 25 NNN: The District Congress Committee, Chandel on Wednesday alleged that the NPF volunteers with sophisticated weapons fired upon the Congress workers on January 22 at Machi head quarters in Tengoupal assembly constituency of Chandel district.
This allegation came a day after the Naga People’s Front (NPF), Chandel unit accused the Congress supporters of dismantling the NPF office in Tengnoupal assembly constituency.
On Wednesday, the Chandel block of Congress said the NPF supporters NSCN-IM mercilessly gun fired at the residence of Congress candidate from Tengnoupal DK Korungthang at Langol village on the same night where one civilian got injured.
The Congress, Chandel unit said the NPF had violated the ECI code of conduct. The Congress, Chandel block also said the NPF was trying to tarnish the image of DK Korungthang. It then strongly condemned the NPF activities and said that everyone should be given a chance to freely exercise his or her rights of franchising.
Some unknown persons exploded a bomb at the residence of one Ashem Bishorjit (45) Nambol Ishok Maning Leikai last night around 8.30 p.m.
A Chinese hand grenade was found at the house of one Pheiroijam Hemanta (40) Samurou Bazar Lai Mandab this morning around 6.20 a.m. The bomb was retrieved by police.
Some unknown persons fired lathod shell at the house of one Akoijam Inaocha (45) of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai this morning. A bomb was exploded at the residence of one Moirangthem Bidhu (76), Kongba Uchekon this morning around 12.15 a.m.
Meanwhile two bombs were found at the house of Pheiroijam Nabin (45), Nongada Awang Leikai and Pheiroijam Nobin (35) of Nongada Awang Leikai today.
A team of AR arrested a worker of TMC of Andro A/C along with Rs. Two lakhs while conducting search operation at Yairipok Area last night.
The arrested worker was handed over to yairipok PS for further verification.
A team of Seventh MR arrested a cadre of PREPAK last night around 6.30 p.m.The apprehandee was identified as Ahanthem Dungdum alias Bicky alias Mitaba (18) of Lamlai. Investigation is on.

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President’s Republic day messages

Mail News Service New Delhi, Jan 25: The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, addressed the Nation on the eve of the 63rd Republic Day. Following is the text of the President’s address on the occasion: On the eve of our 63rd Republic Day, I convey my warmest greetings to all of you across the country, […]

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New Delhi, Jan 25: The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, addressed the Nation on the eve of the 63rd Republic Day. Following is the text of the President’s address on the occasion:
On the eve of our 63rd Republic Day, I convey my warmest greetings to all of you across the country, from every walk of life and in different parts of the world. I convey my special greetings to the Armed Forces and the Para-Military Forces who guard our frontiers with great vigil and valour, in high mountainous terrains, deserts and the plains, on the coasts and the seas. I also convey my best wishes to our internal security forces and to our civil services. I compliment all citizens for their contribution to the process of nation-building.
We are living in a world that is complex and challenging. Forces of globalization have created an interlinked and interdependent world. No country exists in isolation; it is continuously being influenced by external developments. All nations, developed and developing, are facing the impact of global economic instability, as well as problems of unemployment and inflation, in varying degrees. Indeed, the 21st Century has brought in its trail a host of issues at a breath-taking pace. There are growing aspirations of the people, coupled with their expectations of immediate solutions. We are observing, an information explosion and ever-newer technological inventions. These have altered lifestyles and there is also a growing quest for materialism. There are persistent questions about how growth and resources will be shared in a more equitable manner. There are worries about the direction in which the human community is heading in this age of globalization, knowledge and technology.
For us in India, the discourse is about how an ancient civilization and a young nation, will move ahead to take India to its destiny. Our vision and our goals are clear. We look at building our country, as one whose economy demonstrates a robustness to grow, so that we can become a developed nation. For us, however, economic prosperity alone is not enough. We look towards an India, where there is equity and justice. We look at democracy, rule of law and human values, as being essential for making our country strong. We want a scientific and technological outlook in our people. We also look towards India as a country which will continue to bring moral force on to the global stage. I believe that there is a unity behind this vision of India. But, yet, sometimes one gets distracted by discordant pulls and pressures. How should we proceed to build our nation and its people? I believe that the answer lies in our age old values; the ideals of our freedom movement; the principles of our Constitution, as also in our unity, a positive attitude and our aspiration to grow.
It is often said, but not fully realized, that we are very fortunate to have a rich legacy of values, traditions and teachings. The ageless spirit of India, the eternal voice of India, has been resonating through millennia. What are those intrinsic qualities which have seen India prosper through centuries and eras? What is the message that should light our path, as we chart our future course? Our civilizational ethos contains the lessons of duty and truth. It tells us to be humane in all our thoughts and deeds. It highlights the qualities of compassion, care and of respect for others. It teaches that human beings and nature must exist in harmony with each other. All issues should be viewed in the context of humanity as a whole. This philosophy has given succeeding generations the inherent strength to grow, embracing in their fold a vast diversity of cultures, languages, religions and communities. So, when the question is asked, as to what ideals should be placed before the new generation, to take the country forward, should then there be any dithering or doubt in a country like India? As the inheritors of thousands of years of history and culture, we should follow the high ideals of our age-old civilization. More particularly, the youth should understand this, as they are the architects of the future as well. Our past becomes the essential guide for the future as well. In this context, I recall the lines of Gurudev Tagore, “Every great people holds its history so valuable because… it contains not mere memories, but hope, and therefore the image of the future.” The past of India has been glorious and so must be its future.
We can also draw inspiration from our independence movement. It was a unique struggle, as it involved non-violent methods and required extraordinary mass discipline, steadfastness and patience. We followed this course, under the leadership of Gandhiji, because we had faith in ourselves and in our strength. Surely, we can demonstrate the same discipline in nation building. But, how do we do this? It is, only when we resolve to make the goal of nation building more important, than anything else and, show strong belief in it. It is then that courage, confidence and determination, shall be our companions in this task, which has to be carefully piloted in a constitutionally acceptable order.
Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said, “I have great pleasure in greeting the people of Manipur on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day of our country.
It was on 26th January, 1950, that we, the people of India, became a Sovereign, Secular and Democratic Republic and since then the Nation has been celebrating our Republic Day every year.’ The Day gave us a Constitution to shape our own destiny. In fact, the
Constitution of India has served as a beacon for our young democracy to establish the rule of law and assert the supremacy of the people. Indian democracy has stood the trials and tests of time and the supremacy of the people’s will has been demonstrated time and again through the ballot in successive elections. Today, we stand taller in the eyes of all democracy loving people of the world and our prestige is on the rise globally.
On this occasion of the Republic Day, we, as citizens of a democratic country, should reaffirm our resolve to take the added responsibility and bounden duty to make our country stronger and more prosperous.
Major General UK Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extend very warm greetings and sincere goodwill to all the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Republic Day.
To commemorate the 63rd Republic Day, we all take a resolve to weed out the inimical elements of the society and forge towards the path of unity, peace and prosperity. May the lord almighty bless us all with joy and happiness and guide us in our endeavors towards building a strong and prosperous nation.
Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, General Officer Commanding, 57 Mountain Division and all ranks of the division extends their warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day. On this occasion, we should resolve to contribute our best in our individual capacities for the betterment and prosperity of the state. “May this resolve usher into the State a new near of peace, prosperity and happiness and may God bless all the citizens of Manipur, said the GOC.

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Promoting Environmental & Common Man Friendly Policies

The Auto Fuel Policy gives a roadmap for upgradation of the quality of auto fuels (Petrol and Diesel) to Bharat Stage (BS) IV in 13 identified cities (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad including Secunderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Agra, Solapur and Lucknow) and BS-III in the rest of the country effective from 1st April, […]

The Auto Fuel Policy gives a roadmap for upgradation of the quality of auto fuels (Petrol and Diesel) to Bharat Stage (BS) IV in 13 identified cities (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad including Secunderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Agra, Solapur and Lucknow) and BS-III in the rest of the country effective from 1st April, 2010. Accordingly, supply of BS-IV Petrol and Diesel commenced from 1st April, 2010 in all 13 identified cities as per the roadmap laid out in Auto Fuel Policy. BS-III fuels were introduced in the country in a phased manner completed on 22nd September 2010.
Efforts are being made to progressively expand coverage of BS-IV fuels with introduction of these fuels in 50 more cities by 2015. An ‘Industry Group of Officers’ has been formed with representatives from IOCL, BPCL and HPCL. The Group will identify these additional cities considering the pollution levels and the vehicle population. Inclusion of all State Capitals and cities with population of more than one crore will be emphasized while selecting the additional cities for extension of BS-IV auto fuels. In the first phase, the Group identified seven cities for extension of BS-IV fuels during the year 2011-12; out of which it has been introduced in Puducherry city and Mathura.
Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitaran Yojana
The ‘Vision-2015’ adopted for LPG sector, inter-alia, focuses on raising the population coverage of LPG with the focus on rural areas and areas where LPG coverage is low. The Vision-2015 aims to achieve 75% population coverage in the country by releasing 5.5 crore new LPG connections by 2015 especially in rural areas and under-covered areas.
As the urban centres are, more or less, covered by the LPG network, future growth envisaged under the Vision-2015 will be concentrated in the rural/under-covered areas.
As a step towards this direction, the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitaran Yojana (RGGLVY) for small size LPG distribution agencies has been launched on 16.10.2009. Salient features of the scheme are:
The LPG agencies under RGGLVY will be of small size requiring lesser finance/infrastructure.
The distributor himself will manage the agency with the help of his/her family member and one or more employees.
Age limit for distributor to be between 21 and 45 years.
All agencies under this scheme to be in the joint name of husband and wife. In case of applications who are single the ‘spouse’ will automatically become a partner after the marriage.
Reservation for SC/ST category has also been provided for.
The selection of the distributor would be by draw of lots from amongst all candidates who have secured more than 80% marks on the criteria of financial capability and education qualifications.
To ensure that growth of LPG usage is evenly spread, PSU Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are assessing/identifying locations in a phased manner under RGGLVY. Advertisements inviting applications for distributorships under the scheme have been released by OMCs in 26 States, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, west Bengal and puducherry covering 3758 locations. Letters of Intents (LOI) have been issued for 1377 locations out of which 782 distributors have already been commissioned. Selection for the rest of the locations is in progress as per policy.
New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP)
New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was formulated in 1997-98 which provides a level playing field to the private investors including foreign companies by giving them the same fiscal and contract terms as applicable to National Oil Companies (NOCs) for the exploration acreages offered. NELP became effective in February, 1999. blocks are offered under NELP bid rounds through international competitive bidding system on the basis of transparent and quantifiable Bid Evaluation Criteria (BEC) indicated in Notice Inviting Offers (NIO). Under NELP, so far, eight round of bids have been concluded and Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for 235 exploration blocks have been signed.
In order to harness the hydrocarbon potential of the country, the ninth round of NELP (NELP-IX) was launched on 15th October, 2010 in New Delhi. A total of 34 blocks (8 deep water blocks, 7 shallow water blocks and 19 on-land blocks) covering an area of 88,807 sq. km were offered under NELP-IX. Bids were opened on 28th March, 2011. A total of 74 bids have been received for 33 blocks out of 34 blocks offered for bidding. Evaluation of bids and meeting of Empowered Committee of Secretaries (ECS) is in progress. A close monitoring on the progress is being maintained. The process of award of blocks and signing of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) under NELP-IX will be concluded by March, 2012.
Shale Gas
Shale Gas can emerge as important new source of energy in the country. India has several Shale formations which seem to hold Shale Gas. The Shale Gas formations are spread over several sedimentary basins such as Cambay, Gondwana, Krishna-Godawari on-land and Cauvery.
A breakthrough in technology in the area of Shale Gas has been achieved in USA. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USA during the visit of President of USA to India in November, 2010 for cooperation in the field of Shale Gas assessment and development. As per the MOU, United States Geological Survey (USGS) has been assisting in carrying out resource assessment for Cambay, KG, Cauvery and Damodar basins. (PIB Feature).
Inputs from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

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Improving Road Transport

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) in the country. NHs comprises only 1.7% total road network and carry about 40% of the road traffic. At present, total length of NHs in the country is 71,772 km. About 22 per cent of the total […]

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) in the country. NHs comprises only 1.7% total road network and carry about 40% of the road traffic. At present, total length of NHs in the country is 71,772 km. About 22 per cent of the total length of National Highways (NHs) is single lane/intermediate lane, about 53 per cent is two lane standard and the balance 25 per cent is four lane standard or more. The development and maintenance works are being implemented on agency basis. The State Governments (State PWDs), Border Roads Organization (BRO) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) are the implementing agencies. The Government has embarked on a major programme – National Highways Development Programme (NHDP) for development of NHs being implemented mainly by NHAI. In 2011-12, the achievement under various phases of the NHDP upto November, 2011 has been about 1036 km. During 2011-12, NHDP projects have been awarded for a total length of about 4083 km up to November, 2011.
Besides NHDP, the Ministry has approved special programme for development and improvement of road connectivity in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas, Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North-East region (SARDP-NE), Special Programme for 2-laning and development of NHs.
Improvement of Road Connectivity In Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas
Government has approved a scheme for development of about 1,125 km of National Highways and 4,352 km of state roads in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas as a special project estimated to cost about Rs. 7,300 crore. During the calendar year 2011, works in a length of 1127 km costing Rs 1593 crore have been awarded upto November, 2011.
Government has also approved a scheme for development of 600 km of state roads in Vijayawada-Ranchi route in Odisha at a cost of Rs. 1200 crore. During the calendar year 2011, works in a length of 198 km costing Rs 337 crore have been awarded upto November, 2011.
Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North-East region (SARDP-NE)
The scheme has been envisaged to be taken up under three parts as under – Phase ‘A’ of SARDP-NE approved by the Government envisages improvement of about 4,099 km length of roads (2041 km of NH and 2058 km of state roads) and is expected to be completed by March, 2017.
· Length sanctioned & awarded during the calendar year up to November, 2011 – 91 km.
· Length completed during the calendar year up to November, 2011 – 10 km.
· Work in progress as on 30th November, 2011 is 1608 km.
Phase ‘B’ of SARDP-NE, covering 3723 km (1285 km NHs and 2438 km of state roads) has been approved for DPR preparation only and so far, DPRs for about 450 km have been completed.
Special Package for Arunachal Pradesh involves development of about 2319 km length of road (1,472 km of NHs & 847 km of State/General Staff/Strategic Roads). Projects on 776 km are to be taken up on BOT (Annuity) mode and the balance 1,543 km is to be developed on EPC basis. The entire Arunachal package is targeted for completion by June, 2015.
Length sanctioned & awarded during the calendar year and work in progress as on 30th November, 2011 – 311 km
Special Programme For 2-Laning Of Entire Balance NH Network
Ministry has taken initiatives to develop 6,700 km of single lane/intermediate lane National Highways to minimum 2 lane standards on corridor concept. A length of 3800 km is proposed to be funded from a World Bank loan of US $ 2.96 millions and the balance length is proposed to be taken up through budgetary resources. During the calendar year 2011, works in a length of 699 km costing Rs 1,675 crore have been awarded.
Consultancy studies for preparation of Feasibility study / DPRs for the entire length of 3800 km to be funded out of World Bank assistance are in progress and targeted to be completed by March, 2012.
Development of NHs through annual plans for NHs entrusted with state PWDs which are not covered under any approved Programme such as NHDP, SARDP-NE etc.
PMRP for Jammu & Kashmir
The Prime Minister announced a Reconstruction Plan (PMRP) for J&K during in his visit to the state in November 2004. There are total seven works amounting to Rs. 3300 Cr. (approx.) under PMRP, namely construction of Mughal Road, Widening of Domel-Katra road (NH-1C), Double- laning of Batote-Kishtwar-Sinthanpass-Anantnag Road (NH-1B, upgrading Srinagar-Uri Road (NH-1A), construction of Khanabal-Pahalgam Road, Construction of Narbal-Tangmarg Road and double laning of Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Road (NH-1D). Till now, around Rs. 2300 Cr expenditure has already been incurred. Besides Rs. 243 Cr. has been allocated for J&K for the works being executed on National Highways through BRO. Rs. 121 Cr has also allocated for the works on the State & ODR roads under CRF & ISC/EI.
Launch Of National Register And Release Of National Transport Portal
In order to introduce information technology as a part of e-Governance Programme in the Road Transport Sector and to ensure uniformity and inter-operability throughout the country, the Government sanctioned a project for creation of National Register and State Registers of driving licenses and registration certificate of motor vehicles at an estimated cost of Rs 148 crores. The Ministry also developed standardized software in consultation with National Informatics Centre (NIC) and made it available to all the States free-of-cost. The software covered both back-end automation of Road Transport Offices (RTOs) and front-end computerization to enable issuance of documents such as, driving license, registration certificates, etc. in a smart card mode.
At present, VAHAN (for registration certificate) and SARATHI (for driving license) operation in 33 States / UTs and 100% computerization has been achieved in 31 States / UTs. Out of 975 RTOs, 942 RTOs have been computerized. Customization of standard software as per State requirement of the State is complete for all 35 States / UTs and the software is running at least at pilot site in each State / UT. 100% connectivity has been achieved in 31 States / UTs and 890 RTOs connected. The release of National Register and launch of the National Transport Portal took place in July, 2011. The State Register will act as a repository at the State level providing information to State Transport Department, RTO, automobile dealers, Police Department and other Government to citizen services. Data from the State Registers will flow to the National Register. This will enable users to avail the services on “Anywhere Service” basis. In addition, National Register will provide information to the Ministry, RTOs, inter-State check posts, Police Departments, etc.
New National Permit Scheme
In order to facilitate inter-State seamless movement of goods carriages, a new National Permit System has been implemented in all States / UTs. As per the new arrangement, national permit can be granted by the Home State on payment of Rs 1,000/- as home State authorization fee and Rs 15,000/- per annum per truck towards consolidated fee authorizing the permit holder to operate throughout the country. The new national permit system has also been implemented electronically through a web portal developed by NIC.
Under the new National Permit Scheme, the consolidated fee collected by the Central Government through State Bank of India is distributed among the States / UTs on a pro-rata basis as per agreed formula.
The new National Permit System is being implemented successfully by all States / UTs and has been welcomed by the transporters and States as a significant step towards improvement in road transport system in the country.
E-Procurement & E-Tendering
In order to improve transparency and accountability, Ministry has switched to e-procurement and e-tendering for all types of projects including BOT since July, 2011. In e-tendering mode, 101 tenders have been floated by NHAI till 30-11-2011 of which, 21 tenders of BOT, 55 tenders are for tolling on Reverse Auction and others of varied nature.
Facebook
Public grievances redressal system of Ministry made interactive with the help of user-friendly social networking site, viz, Face Book (available at http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Highways-Authority-of-India/1865851480 28027). Between January and November, 2011, more than 4 lacs persons have visited this site and about 3000 have registered themselves. Officers are regularly replying to the public queries directly on the Facebook wall. Concessionaires of BOT projects have been advised to provide link to their sites on NHAI Facebook wall – for quick response to road-users. (PIB Feature).
Inputs from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

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HSA submits memo to Sheila Dikshit

The Hmar Students Association HSA , Delhi has urged the Chief Minister of Delhi to booked the rapist of January 18 incident and punish befittingly at the earliest Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

The Hmar Students Association HSA , Delhi has urged the Chief Minister of Delhi to booked the rapist of January 18 incident and punish befittingly at the earliest Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Mamata meets Irom Sharmila

In her short maiden visit to the state of Manipur in connection with the State Assembly election, Mamata Banerjee has met Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on fast for the last 11 years demanding removal of AFSPA Source Hueiyen News Service

In her short maiden visit to the state of Manipur in connection with the State Assembly election, Mamata Banerjee has met Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on fast for the last 11 years demanding removal of AFSPA Source Hueiyen News Service

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Sitin flays abduction attempt

a sit in protest was staged at Nambol kongkham Leikai today in denunciation of an alleged attempt to abduct one Chongtham Dhamen of the said locality by unknown persons on January 24 night Source The Sangai Express

a sit in protest was staged at Nambol kongkham Leikai today in denunciation of an alleged attempt to abduct one Chongtham Dhamen of the said locality by unknown persons on January 24 night Source The Sangai Express

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AMUCO calls upon all to be ‘attentive public’

All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation AMUCO has called upon the people to be attentive and wary of the political parties which would not keep their promises if they want to get benefit from the ensuing elections to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assem…

All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation AMUCO has called upon the people to be attentive and wary of the political parties which would not keep their promises if they want to get benefit from the ensuing elections to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Source Hueiyen News Service

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Republic Day greetings

General Officer Commanding 57 Mountain Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen and all ranks of the division extended warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day, to be celebrated tomorrow Source The Sangai Express

General Officer Commanding 57 Mountain Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen and all ranks of the division extended warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of the 63rd Republic Day, to be celebrated tomorrow Source The Sangai Express

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Eleven UG cadres nabbed

Troops of 38 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of the Red Shield Division apprehended seven UGs from Thanlon and Tipaimukh assembly constituencies in the last 24 hours while they were trying to disrupt free and fair election proces…

Troops of 38 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of the Red Shield Division apprehended seven UGs from Thanlon and Tipaimukh assembly constituencies in the last 24 hours while they were trying to disrupt free and fair election process and intimidating electorates in the area Source Hueiyen News Service

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O Joy pledges for State’s unity

Apparently referring to the Naga People’s Front, Manipur People’s Party MPP leader Okram Joy Singh asserted that any agenda of elected representatives intent on creating divisions in the society and disturbing the unity and territorial integrity of M…

Apparently referring to the Naga People’s Front, Manipur People’s Party MPP leader Okram Joy Singh asserted that any agenda of elected representatives intent on creating divisions in the society and disturbing the unity and territorial integrity of Manipur would be effectively tackled on the floor of the Assembly Source The Sangai Express

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National Voters Day celebrated

As celebrated in other parts of the country, the 2nd National Voters Day was also celebrated in Manipur at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre BOAT today Source Hueiyen News Service

As celebrated in other parts of the country, the 2nd National Voters Day was also celebrated in Manipur at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre BOAT today Source Hueiyen News Service

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BRO assures Manipur Government on black topping of 60 zones on NH37 by March

Border Roads Organisation BRO has assured the State Government that black topping in 60 different zones of Imphal Jiribam road would be completed within March 2012 while the remaining would be laid with WBM Source The Sangai Express

Border Roads Organisation BRO has assured the State Government that black topping in 60 different zones of Imphal Jiribam road would be completed within March 2012 while the remaining would be laid with WBM Source The Sangai Express

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Mamata Banerjee woos Manipur voters on her maiden visit ‘Trinamool will remove AFSPA if it comes to power’

Leader of Trinamool Congress Mamata Banerjee, in her maiden visit to the state, wooed the voters with the promise of removing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act AFSPA , 1958, from the state if the party comes to power Source Hueiyen News Service

Leader of Trinamool Congress Mamata Banerjee, in her maiden visit to the state, wooed the voters with the promise of removing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act AFSPA , 1958, from the state if the party comes to power Source Hueiyen News Service

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